Stephen A. Smith Blames Those Accusing Him Of Victim-Blaming With Misconstruing What He Said

While many were expressing outrage at his comments about domestic violence, Stephen A. Smith let his followers on Twitter know that he was also ANNOYED.

A panelist on ESPN’s polarizing “First Take” program, Smith came under fire on Friday for claiming that victims of domestic violence need to be mindful of “the elements of provocation” when dealing with abusers. The remarks were made during a discussion relating to the NFL’s recent suspension of Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice following his arrest in February for allegedly striking his then-fiancee during an altercation at a casino.